When is LUMINOUS in Gladstone?

The 2026 event ran from 16 to 19 July at Tondoon Botanic Gardens. The next date has not been announced.

Do you need tickets for LUMINOUS?

Yes. In 2026 every attendee needed a ticket, and children aged 5 and under entered free.

Glowing light installations among trees and ferns in a garden at night

A winter light event in July at Tondoon Botanic Gardens

LUMINOUS

Council’s winter light festival turns Tondoon Botanic Gardens into a night trail of interactive light installations, performances and workshops.

Next dates

Not announced yet

The last edition was Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 July 2026, 5.30pm to 9.30pm. We update this page when the organiser confirms the next date.

Where

Tondoon Botanic Gardens, 672 Glenlyon Road, Gladstone

Cost

In 2026 everyone needed a ticket. Children aged 5 and under entered free.

Organiser

Gladstone Regional Council

What to expect

Interactive light installations along the garden paths
Performances, workshops and children’s activities
A low-sensory Zen Zone

Plan your visit

Book tickets ahead. Every attendee needed one in 2026
In 2026 parking was at the Industry Car Park and Meteors Soccer Fields, with accessible parking at the gardens entrance
Council’s 2026/27 budget says LUMINOUS is moving to a two-year cycle, so do not assume it runs every July

LUMINOUS listings on Gladdy

Current Gladdy listings for this event and its program. Open a listing for times, prices and the organiser’s link.

There is no listing for the next edition yet. Organisers usually publish the full program closer to the date.

All Gladstone festivals

Questions people ask

When is LUMINOUS in Gladstone?: The 2026 event ran from 16 to 19 July at Tondoon Botanic Gardens. The next date has not been announced.
Do you need tickets for LUMINOUS?: Yes. In 2026 every attendee needed a ticket, and children aged 5 and under entered free.

Sources

Checked against official sources on 3 October 2026. Dates and arrangements can change, so confirm with the organiser before you go.

Council LUMINOUS page Council 2026/27 budget

More annual events in the Gladstone region

Yaralla Gladstone Harbour FestivalEvery Easter, Thursday to Sunday
Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht RaceStarts every Good Friday. Yachts finish in Gladstone over Easter
Gladstone Multicultural FestivalA Sunday in September at the Marina Parklands
GPC Port to Park Fun RunA Sunday in August
Calliope RodeoLate September, Friday evening and Saturday
Gladstone ShowA Saturday in early July, 10am until late
Boyne Tannum HookUpThe Labour Day long weekend in May, Friday to Sunday
Mayor’s CarolsA Friday evening in early December
EcofestUsually the first Sunday in June

Gladstone city centre and the East Shores parklands beside the harbour

Things to do in Gladstone

Harbourfront parks, the reef, rainy day ideas and free things to do, checked against official sources.

Shoppers walking between shaded market stalls of fruit, plants and handmade goods

Gladstone markets

This weekend’s markets and the next date for every regular market in the region.

Grilled fish, prawns, salad and drinks on an outdoor deck at sunset

Where to eat in Gladstone

Waterfront restaurants, cafes, pubs and family meals in Gladstone and Tannum Sands.